Chennai Central-Palani Express T.No.22651 derails; no injuries reported

Chennai, August 4: The Chennai Central-Palani Express T.No.22651, en-route from Krishnagiri to Pazhani derailed at Dasampatti near Kallavi. The Loco derailed onto a sleeper line pulling a coach along. The incident happened around 1.30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

A major accident was averted as the train was moving at a slow pace. Passengers have been accommodated onto subsequent trains.

Due to the incident train nos 12626, New Delhi-Trivandrum  Kerala  Express, 22205-Chennai Central  Madurai Duronto  Express, 12673-Chennai Central-Coimbatore Cheran Express, 22649-Erode -Chennai Central Yercaud Express, 17230, Hyderabad-Trivandrum Sabari Express, 12511-Gorakpur-Trivandrum Rapti Sagar Express are delayed on both sides. Train No.12626 resumed its journey. After completing necessary repairs T.No.22651 has resumed its journey.